What does the Enthusiasm hexagram (雷地豫) mean?

Enthusiasm is hexagram #16 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Enthusiasm and inspired movement. Install helpers, set armies marching — momentum is right.

What are the upper and lower trigrams of Enthusiasm?

The upper trigram of Enthusiasm is Zhèn (Thunder) (震) — representing Thunder / The Arousing, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Kūn (Earth) (坤) — representing Earth / The Receptive, element Thổ.

What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of Enthusiasm?

The mutual hexagram of Enthusiasm is Obstruction (水山蹇). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.

What are the six line texts of Enthusiasm?

Line 1: Line 1 yin: Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune. | Line 2: Line 2 yin: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse. | Line 4: Line 4 yang: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. Friends gather around like a hair clasp gathers the hair. | Line 5: Line 5 yin: Persistently ill, and still does not die. | Line 6: Line 6 yin: Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.

Hexagram #16

Enthusiasm

雷地豫

Enthusiasm and inspired movement. Install helpers, set armies marching — momentum is right.

Enthusiasm (雷地豫, Hexagram 16) is the 16th of the 64 hexagrams in the I-Ching. It consists of the upper trigram Zhèn (Thunder) (震, Mộc) over the lower trigram Kūn (Earth) (坤, Thổ). Enthusiasm and inspired movement. Install helpers, set armies marching — momentum is right.

Upper trigram:

☳

Zhèn (Thunder)

Thunder / The Arousing

Lower trigram:

☷

Kūn (Earth)

Earth / The Receptive

Judgment (Thoán từ)

Enthusiasm. It furthers to install helpers and set armies marching.

Image (Tượng từ)

Thunder bursts forth from the earth: the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music to honor merit and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.

The Six Lines

1
Line 1 yin: Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune.
2
Line 2 yin: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune.
3
Line 3 yin: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse.
4
Line 4 yang: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. Friends gather around like a hair clasp gathers the hair.
5
Line 5 yin: Persistently ill, and still does not die.
6
Line 6 yin: Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.

Nuclear Hexagram (互卦)

䷦

Obstruction

水山蹇

Frequently asked questions

What does the Enthusiasm hexagram (雷地豫) mean?: Enthusiasm is hexagram #16 of the 64 I-Ching hexagrams. Enthusiasm and inspired movement. Install helpers, set armies marching — momentum is right.
What is the judgment text of Enthusiasm?: Enthusiasm. It furthers to install helpers and set armies marching.
What is the image text of Enthusiasm?: Thunder bursts forth from the earth: the image of Enthusiasm. Thus the ancient kings made music to honor merit and offered it with splendor to the Supreme Deity, inviting their ancestors to be present.
What are the upper and lower trigrams of Enthusiasm?: The upper trigram of Enthusiasm is Zhèn (Thunder) (震) — representing Thunder / The Arousing, element Mộc. The lower trigram is Kūn (Earth) (坤) — representing Earth / The Receptive, element Thổ.
What is the mutual hexagram (互卦) of Enthusiasm?: The mutual hexagram of Enthusiasm is Obstruction (水山蹇). The mutual hexagram reveals the hidden inner dynamic and intermediate development of the situation.
What are the six line texts of Enthusiasm?: Line 1: Line 1 yin: Enthusiasm that expresses itself brings misfortune. | Line 2: Line 2 yin: Firm as a rock. Not a whole day. Perseverance brings good fortune. | Line 3: Line 3 yin: Enthusiasm that looks upward creates remorse. Hesitation brings remorse. | Line 4: Line 4 yang: The source of enthusiasm. He achieves great things. Doubt not. Friends gather around like a hair clasp gathers the hair. | Line 5: Line 5 yin: Persistently ill, and still does not die. | Line 6: Line 6 yin: Deluded enthusiasm. But if after completion one changes, there is no blame.

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